Aaron Neville - Performs at Angola Prison

Aaron Neville performing at Angola Prison in November 2008. Directed by Sarah Friedman this short film is a montage of life behind bars at Angola State Penitentiary.

[@Trollkatta]

Aaron....a big man, with a huge heart

[@dogcat126]

i love aaron neville-he is a beautiful man with a beautiful heart and a beautiful soul and of course a beautiful voice. thank you soso much for posting this!!!! it is great!!!

[@janbishop728]

Bless you Aaron 🙏♥

[@janewoods8739]

Amazing Grace. Love this. Thank You.

[@user-hq3hv5qq7k]

Big man! Great man!

[@nuracaicedo2632]

He's a giant with such a gentle voice...I don't know much but I know I love you...❤️🌍

[@DawnalynForrest]

I keeps looking for my dad in those pictures. Thank you, Mr. Neville

[@falcon0351]

That man carries hope and inspiration with him there on that day

[@nuracaicedo2632]

❤️🌍

[@jackiethompkins2190]

wonderful I know they enjoyed this thank you,

[@tonytorontony8920]

wow wow wow God bless you brother Aaron neville God bless you brother what you doing

[@cards1985]

One of the greatest voices ever.

[@caramelrhapsodyjesseslife]

I guess you don't get out much.

[@glyndablackledge4810]

I seen him and he's brother's in a club on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LA. Bless you Aaron, cause these prisoners need saving, love you, brother. Keep up the good work for Jesus 🙏💕

[@bonniegillespie4129]

I love Aaron so much. Soulful. Good people😍

[@michaelfer340]

Sending love back,we are all the same. Just one human race, so show a smile on your face.did you meet the gem live in person at concert?

[@baptiste19699691]

Every time I see this video it touches my soul this is to real but it's life .

[@aidadelvillar2853]

Great may god bless him always.

[@brendalamson2493]

Thank you for sharing 🎉

[@lisarowe6667]

I love him

[@cathy5072]

Lovely Mr. Neville

[@cynthia6637]

WOW... WOW... WOW...

[@kr4yzi32k]

People need to realise that these people are NOT animals. They are humans who in their lives have made mistakes.

[@billgreen6263]

Good Man!!!!

[@CaitlinBrooksMusic]

A maaaaaaaaay zing graaaaaaaace!

[@patriciahartless2095]

Thank You Aaron Neville . For going to this prison . Seeing and talking to the inmates . And singing for them . You're a beautiful,sweet and loving person . Lord Bless You For All That You Do .📖🙏

[@andreimtriscas6626]

God loves every one of them...

[@pathicks7471]

Gorgeous...Amazing Grace!

[@michaelfer340]

Sending love back,we are all the same. Just one human race, so show a smile on your face.did you meet the gem live in person at concert?

[@guavajellyjam]

Thank you , Aaron . Rest in power Albert Shaka Woodfox . God bless your soul , eternally .

[@MsKoali]

It still is a status thing to young people sometimes. I like what he said "Glad I didn't ". Once you are in - all the woulda shoulda won't help you get out. God Bless.

[@crystalharris635]

Went to them prison doors a many of weekends visiting my 17 year old brother

[@cynthia6637]

WOW.. WHAT A SONG.. WHAT A VIDEO... FOR SURE

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

Lord what a beautiful man, heart, voice & soul 🙏✝💙!!! I lost it when the beautiful young man said he was saved by the Grace of our God after worshipping Satan 🙏✝💙😢💔!!! I pray the Lord always continues to bless him 🙏✝💙!!! Such a beautiful powerful video 🙏✝💝!!!

[@carolynroberts1123]

A BEAUTIFUL MAN, His voice is like an angel.

[@michaelfer340]

Sending love back,we are all the same. Just one human race, so show a smile on your face.did you meet the gem live in person at concert?

[@carolynroberts1123]

@@michaelfer340 NO, I've never seen AARON in live concert. How old is he now, I have his CD and love his songs, the voice of an angel !

[@michaelfer340]

@@carolynroberts1123 he's 82 yo and I was privileged to meet him in concert backstage in Nashville

[@michaelfer340]

Michaelferriter05

[@denisesuasua1989]

Good on ya Arron god⁶bless

[@Becker306]

Spiritual music

[@djamimvaz5239]

I thought it was in Angola 🇦🇴 my country 😅 I love Aaron❤

[@KountryStateOfMind]

Back when Angola had an awesome warden

[@doloresfuhrman5468]

Is A Message

[@gerald1222]

that good thing he doing for less fution people,they are human to.

[@moeorleanz]

I served 5 years in that hell hole... I was in there with soulja slim.

[@MafiaKingfishNOLA]

If you got out in 5 years you did pretty good. Most guys in Angola ain't getting out.

[@moeorleanz]

I was in there for a unpaid seat belt ticket

[@mazafuzle]

aaron...huge biceps even bigger hart

[@zackpumpkinhead8882]

I love all the mom comments

[@dolorescruz6586]

ths is his wife dont stop i love your music

[@susannehudon8380]

Hero

[@michaelfer340]

Sending love back,we are all the same. Just one human race, so show a smile on your face.did you meet the gem live in person at concert?

[@alejandraparker7272]

03/01/23 Heartbreaking to watch all those men incarcerated in what is suppose to be the toughest prison in America. I am all for forgiveness and resemption. Can't count on government or state government to implement schools inside prison to teach skills to these man...they rehabilitate inside prison but when they step out...what skills do they have? As a society we must do better hold governments accountable. BLESSINGS TO ALL MANKIND. And oh yes...love me some Aaron voice. ❤️

[@marykelly6187]

Aaron: go to my FB page under Mary P. Kelly. There's an Apache Blessing. I couldn't get it to post to your page. Either me or my computer are too old. LOVE, Mary Alice

[@anji123passion5]

WATCH ARTHELLE NEVILLE HIS DAUGHTER ON FOX NEWS SHE S GORGEOUS SMART AND TENDER HEARTED 💋

[@ernestbutler4141]

MRS.ARTHELLE NEVILLE is AARONS'Niece.She's the Daughter of ART NEVILLE,Vocalist,Keyboards,Leader of THE METERS,THE WILD TCHOUPITOULAS,THE NEVILLE BROTHERS,&THE FUNKY METERS.Year round Hit Mardi Gras Record called MARDI GRAS MAMBO with THE HAWKETTES.ART NEVILLE lead vocals & keyboards.😁😎🤘🖤💙✌luv ya byo eJ wuts upp r t

[@mazafuzle]

@CaitlinBrooksMusic lol

[@anji123passion5]

I love Aaron His daughter is a FOX news anchor I love sending her his music while she's on air

[@AppaloosaDreams]

I believe, Arthel Neville is Aaron Neville's niece.

[@ernestbutler4141]

New Orleans Own MISS ARTHEL NEVILLE of E ENTERTAINMENT Is the Daughter of ART NEVILLE r.i.p.Lead Singer and Keyboards THE HAWKETTES(MARDI GRAS MAMBO) THE METERS(HEY POCKY-WAY) And of Course THE NEVILLE BROTHERS BAND( CHARLES r.i.p.AARON&CYRIL)Love&Peace😁😎 luv ya byo eJ 🤟

[@patriciadyer6299]

Arthel is Neville niece.

[@joycemcclure9158]

I have no idea what to say

[@conchetta8209]

FREE DANIEL BOON!!!!!

[@jocunningham5466]

i knew his voice was jesuses.........

[@evelynstein5037]

Can somebody explain me, a European, why this prison is called Angola?

[@wb7ptr]

I suspect the name dates back to the time of slavery. Angola is a country in Africa and most if not all of the slaves were Black. Probably dates back to the days when the prison doubled as a plantation. Not sure on this but I've heard a few rumors on this.

[@wb7ptr]

Okay, I just researched that a bit. I've wondered on the name. Most of the slaves came from Angola in Africa, and it was actually a former plantation. Here's the Wikipedia page on the prison. The place has been around a LONG time! A few famous people have been incarcerated there too, including the blues singer Ledbelly (Huddie Ledbetter) who sang himself out of the lockup at least a couple of time. He finally made his name as a performer. Anyhow, here's the link ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_State_Penitentiary

[@tommytwotoes3880]

It got its name from the name of the home country of the slaves that were there when it was a plantation. Most of the slaves came from Angola.